New Bay Area restaurants in 2026: 11 we’re excited about
You have to hand it to the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry. Despite increases in every budget category,…
Oakland’s homicide rate in 2025 was lowest in nearly 6 decades
OAKLAND — Oakland recorded its fewest homicides in nearly six decades last year, a striking turnaround that came…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it’s closing after seven years – The Mercury News
Pruneyard Cinemas announced Wednesday afternoon that it will be closing its doors Jan. 25 after eight years at…
Oakland’s homicide rate in 2025 was lowest in nearly 6 decades
OAKLAND — Oakland recorded its fewest homicides in nearly six decades last year, a striking turnaround that came…
Family identifies man killed in triple homicide at Oakland market
OAKLAND — A 54-year-old man who was one of three men fatally shot Saturday morning inside an East…
Local investor buys South Bay hotel near Pruneyard Shopping Center
CAMPBELL — A South Bay hotel with a prominent perch across the freeway from the Pruneyard Shopping Center…
Lira restaurant shuts down seven months after celebrity chef’s departure
Downtown Campbell’s Lira, the much-acclaimed restaurant that made its debut with a celebrity chef at the helm, closed…
Lender pushes ahead with plans to foreclose San Jose apartments loan
SAN JOSE — A lender is moving forward with plans to foreclose on a delinquent loan and seize…
SF Giants, Tyler Mahle agree to 1-year deal: report
The Giants entered the offseason hoping to add two starting pitchers. They’ve now checked that box — without…
How Californians can request their personal information be purged by data brokers
Use a loyalty card at a drug store, browse the web, post on social media, get married or…
Santa Clara County poised to elect its next assessor – The Mercury News
It’s the final day for Santa Clara County voters to cast their ballots to elect the next assessor…